AB & the Sea
Poppy, exuberant, and really catchy, AB & the Sea released a new video today for their brand new single ‘In the Sunshine.’ I have been following these midwestern turned west coasters for a while now, they keep pounding out really catchy melodious tracks. This is the most pop-accessible I’ve
Active Child
Active Child – Playing House (Ft. How To Dress Well) by VagrantRecords Active Child’s new single “Playing House” featuring How to Dress Well has was released tuesday, announcement of an Aug. 23 release for his debut full-length album You Are All I See. The track is a synth pop R&
Other Lives
Check out the video Other Lives’ For 12 a surreal sounding song off of their recently released album ‘Tamer Animals.’ When I originally heard the song, it seemed as though it would be something very cinematic and fantastical. But the visuals I saw in my head were deep wooded area
Alexander
Let’s Win! from Alexander on Vimeo. Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros has just released his video for the song “Lets Win!“. The video was recorded in February in Utah, in support of Tim DeChristopher. Check out www.peacefuluprising.org for more information about Tim and
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If I Had a Boat Wednesday night saw the supremely talented James Vincent McMorrow come to town and open up for Bell X1. The quiet nature of his beautiful voice was unfortunately outweighed by some really loud conversations within the crowd. Unfortunate for the fans in the crowd trying to
Vetiver
I’m a big time fan of this new Vetiver track, just saw the video and artistically I think it is quite fitting for the carefree, breezy sound the song emanates. I imagined this to be a great driving / travelling song, and it seems as though the same theme is
Life is Good
The Life is Good Festival announced their lineup for the September festival here in Massachusetts (Canton, MA at the Prowse Farm), and its a pretty good one. The 2011 Life is good Festival will feature national headlining artists Ray LaMontagne, The Avett Brothers, Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Levon Helm
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The Farewell Drifters – Punchline Tonight in Somerville at Johnny D’s comes Nashville’s Farewell Drifters who just recently released their 3rd album, Echo Boom. A perfect and sweet blend of pop songwriting & americana / bluegrass acoustic sounds that will delight the senses. Their album is so listenable, energetic and
Buffalo Killers
Buffalo Killers – CircleDay Cincinnati’s Buffalo Killers are a blues rock band signed to Alive Records. Their midwestern roots and blues rock sound landed them a tour with the Black Crowes, and a record produced by Ohio’s Dan Auerbach. The band, comprising of brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard with
Dawes
Dawes – If I Wanted Someone Dawes’ sophomore album Nothing is Wrong releases today, its the highly anticipated follow up to 2009 indie-folk sleeper North Hills. Nothing is Wrong picks up where they left off 2 years ago, with stunning lyrics and a 70’s styled folk sensibility. Two years ago,
Superhumanoids
Superhumanoids – Mikelah LA’s Superhumanoids released ‘Mikelah’ via RCRDLBL today. Its a dreamy electronic goody with the subtle hazy electronic sounds and a driving beat that makes the song fly amongst the clouds. The pounding drums and string assortment really make this track stand out. The single, will appear on
The Wandas
The Wandas – Forever and Ever The hotbed of talent here in Boston is sometimes staggering, and the Wandas are definitely in thick of it. Boston quartet The Wandas announced the release of their new self-titled album, out August 30th. The Wandas recorded at MixArt Studios [The Stills, Arcade Fire] in
